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Famous People You've Never Heard Of

Famous People You've Never Heard Of

By: Blue Fire Theatre Company
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Our podcasts are a mix of conversations with a wide range of subject matter experts and enthusiasts, interspersed with the occasional audio drama. Each episode focuses on one person, a group of people or a genre from the world of entertainment that we wish to bring back to the spotlight and who has been lost to history or is in danger of being so.The Arts industries are currently in peril but this is nothing new. The Entertainment industry in all its guises has seen it all before. Political turmoil, plague, poverty, overnight success, sudden failure and the long term closure of theatres are not unique to the 21st century.We are not academics (although luckily some of our prestigious guests are) so don't expect forensic analysis or ground breaking research in every episode. We are entertainers, passionate about our craft, its heritage and its future. And we want to share our enthusiasm with you!© 2025 Famous People You've Never Heard Of Art Entertainment & Performing Arts World
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  • Call Backs
    May 19 2025

    Thank you for listening. If you've enjoyed today's podcast do subscribe via your streaming platform so that you never miss an episode and you can catch up on past episodes.

    If you'd like to help us to keep the podcast going in these tough times Just go to the donation button at:
    https://www.bluefiretheatre.co.uk/


    or buy us a coffee on:
    https://ko-fi.com/bluefiretheatre where you can also buy our merchandise
    Even the smallest donation helps us to get our shows on the road and keep the lights on in the studio and we are so grateful for all your help and support.

    Details of all our upcoming shows and how to access our albums etc are here:
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    15 mins
  • The Hackneyed Detective
    May 12 2025

    Released to coincide with the Hackney History Festival The Hackneyed Detective is an audio drama about Daniel Ludlow, a modern day private eye based in East London.⁠

    Daniel is down on his luck and takes solace from the imaginary world of the 1940's New York gumshoe Danny Ludlow.⁠

    The Hackneyed Detective is an original play from the pen of: J.J. Leppink

    Cast:
    Daniel/Danny Ludlow: Steve Taylor
    Francesca "Frankie" De Mateo: J.J. Leppink
    Julie Ludlow: Lottie Walker
    Secretary: Greg Arundell

    Studio recording and production: Harry Jacobs




    Thank you for listening. If you've enjoyed today's podcast do subscribe via your streaming platform so that you never miss an episode and you can catch up on past episodes.

    If you'd like to help us to keep the podcast going in these tough times Just go to the donation button at:
    https://www.bluefiretheatre.co.uk/


    or buy us a coffee on:
    https://ko-fi.com/bluefiretheatre where you can also buy our merchandise
    Even the smallest donation helps us to get our shows on the road and keep the lights on in the studio and we are so grateful for all your help and support.

    Details of all our upcoming shows and how to access our albums etc are here:
    https://linktr.ee/BlueFireTheatreCo

    And finally...don't forget to follow us on social media. We'd love to hear from you!
    Find us at:

    https://www.instagram.com/bluefire_tc
    https://www.facebook.com/bluefiretheatre
    https://www.tiktok.com/@bluefiretheatre
    https://www.bsky.app/@bluefiretheatre.bsky.social
    https://www.youtube.com...

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    17 mins
  • Bly's Spirit
    May 5 2025

    Nellie Bly was an American journalist who is famous for her record breaking 72 day round the world trip.⁠

    Before that though she went undercover into an "insane asylum" to report on the appalling conditions to which the patients were subjected.⁠

    This short play by JJ Leppink guesses what might have happened in the time leading up to Nellie's incarceration.⁠

    This is the first in a season of 4 short audio dramas written by J.J. Leppink. It features:


    J.J. Leppink and Greg Arundell

    Studio recording and editing: Harry Jacobs


    Thank you for listening. If you've enjoyed today's podcast do subscribe via your streaming platform so that you never miss an episode and you can catch up on past episodes.

    If you'd like to help us to keep the podcast going in these tough times Just go to the donation button at:
    https://www.bluefiretheatre.co.uk/


    or buy us a coffee on:
    https://ko-fi.com/bluefiretheatre where you can also buy our merchandise
    Even the smallest donation helps us to get our shows on the road and keep the lights on in the studio and we are so grateful for all your help and support.

    Details of all our upcoming shows and how to access our albums etc are here:
    https://linktr.ee/BlueFireTheatreCo

    And finally...don't forget to follow us on social media. We'd love to hear from you!
    Find us at:

    https://www.instagram.com/bluefire_tc
    https://www.facebook.com/bluefiretheatre
    https://www.tiktok.com/@bluefiretheatre
    https://www.bsky.app/@bluefiretheatre.bsky.social
    https://www.youtube.com...

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    12 mins

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